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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World
Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World | William Alexander
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New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on a surprisingly twisty journey through the history of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored (…more)
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A fun and informative microhistory of the tomato, told in ten chapters. The author‘s tone is sometimes too jocular for my taste — “I‘m no historian. I‘m barely a writer.”— but audiobook narrator Paul Bellantoni provided enough gravitas to keep me listening.

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The mere fungus of an offensive plant, which one cannot touch without an immediate application of soap & water with an infusion of eau de cologne to sweeten the hand, tomatoes, the twin brothers to soured & putrescent potato balls, deliver us, oh ye caterers of luxury, ye gods & goddesses of the science of cookery, deliver us from tomatoes.
—Boston Courier, 1834
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A 2014 study found that between an astounding 1/4 to 1/3 of Americans‘ caloric, saturated fat and sodium intake was coming from pizza.

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5feet.of.fury I‘m probably bringing up the average 😂 2y
Lindy @5feet.of.fury 🍕😂 2y
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The gardeners must have been wistfully thinking, “Well, this silly citrus fad will die out with the king & these guys never last long.” The Sun King ruled for 72 years and 110 days, a record still waiting to be broken. Looking‘ at you, Queen E.

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Dilara Louis XIV lived long for sure, but to be fair, he also became king at the age of 4, when his father died, which is not something we would wish on anyone, even Queen E 😋 2y
Lindy @Dilara May she rest in peace. (And good point about Louis XIV.) 2y
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